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Episode 49 · 52 min · Gray Matter: An Acid Horror Anthology Podcast

49 - The Case of Charles Dexter Ward

Published Jun 17, 2026by Wyrdsyrch Media, Jonathan InbodyHorror · Sci-fi

One candle for every story

  1. 1 - told, candle out
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  17. 17 - being told, candle burning
  18. 18 - still to tell, candle lit
  19. 19 - still to tell, candle lit
  20. 20 - still to tell, candle lit
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  22. 22 - still to tell, candle lit
  23. 23 - still to tell, candle lit
  24. 24 - still to tell, candle lit

Story 49 of 68. 48 told, 19 still waiting.

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A doctor specializing in religious delusions arrives at an isolated rural hospital to interview a disturbed young man who may not be what he appears. Adapted from "The Case of Charles Dexter Ward" by H.P. Lovecraft. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Body Horror & Transformation, Cosmic Horror, Mental Illness, Murder, Torture, the Occult, and Potential Violence & Death. Starring Paul McGinnis, Justin Pope, Allison Courtney, and Jonathan Inbody Written & Directed by Jonathan Inbody. Editing & Sound Design by Jeff Lavin. Music by Samantha Hunt. Episode Art by Jon-Michael Marinell. Full series credits, sound effects attribution, and links to social media can be found at If you like the show, leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! For ad-free episodes, behind the scenes commentaries, and more, join the Gray Matter Patreon at Buy Gray Matter Shirts at

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